Psychology at University of New England
Biddeford, ME · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
31
Optimistic
31
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,791/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
3.1x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $525K | $523K | $485K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.1x | 3.1x | 2.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 31 | 31 | 29 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$170,200
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,047
47% growth from Year 1
About University of New England
A 89% acceptance rate means University of New England is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 2,189 students in Biddeford, ME.
See all programs and financial aid at University of New England →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Psychologists, all other
$117,580/yr
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$109,840/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Psychology at University of New England?
A score of 31/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Psychology careers?
With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $484,688 in decade earnings vs $525,312 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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